Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-13 § 535-X-13-.12
Penalties And Appeals
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(a) It is a misdemeanor for any person to install, allow to be installed, occupy, or allow to be occupied, any manufactured home or manufactured building in this state which is not in accordance with the uniform standards and the rules and regulations adopted and set forth by the Commission pursuant to this article. (b) The Commission is authorized to levy a civil penalty up to $500 against any person found in violation of Subsection (a) of Section 24-5-32. The Commission is moreover authorized to levy a civil penalty up to $500.00 for each violation against any installer, installation personnel or retailer violating the rules and regulations adopted and set forth by the Commission pursuant to this article. Persons subjected to the operation of this Subsection shall be given a hearing by the Commission on application therefore, and shall be notified of the availability of a hearing by the Commission on imposition of a penalty. (c) In addition to other penalties provided by law, the Commission and district attorneys are authorized to apply to the circuit courts within their respective jurisdictions, and such courts shall have jurisdiction, upon hearing and for cause shown, to grant appropriate additional relief to prevent or restrain violations of this article.
Alabama Administrative Code r. 535-X-13 § 535-X-13-.12 establishes that installing, occupying, or permitting the occupancy of a manufactured home or manufactured building that does not meet uniform standards is a misdemeanor offense. The Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission may impose civil penalties of up to $500 per violation against individuals, installers, installation personnel, or retailers who run afoul of these standards. Beyond fines, the Commission and district attorneys may seek court orders from circuit courts to stop or prevent ongoing violations.
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Under Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-13 § 535-X-13-.12, property owners and managers who deal in manufactured homes or manufactured buildings are generally expected to ensure that any unit installed or occupied on their property fully complies with the Commission's uniform standards and regulations. Compliant operators typically verify that installers and retailers they work with are also operating within those standards, since the civil penalty provision extends to multiple parties in the installation chain. If a penalty is imposed, the rule provides that affected parties may request a hearing before the Commission to contest the finding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 535-X-13 § 535-X-13-.12 reflects that tenants living in manufactured homes have a regulatory backdrop ensuring those homes meet uniform installation and construction standards. If a tenant believes their manufactured home was installed or is being occupied in violation of these standards, they may consider contacting the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission, which has authority to investigate and levy penalties. Tenants may also consult a tenant-rights organization to understand what options exist, including whether violations of this provision could be raised in other legal proceedings.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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